We have all heard of air and water pollution, but did you know that there is such a thing as ‘light pollution’? Join us as we learn about Salt Lake City’s light pollution, the efforts being made to protect our dark skies, and what you can do to help! 

The Beck Street area of Salt Lake City has been largely neglected in the cultural imagination of Utahns since the construction of I-15, which simultaneously made Beck, part of the old Highway 89, obsolete and improved distribution capacity for the industries encroaching on the area. Thousands pass Beck on the interstate every day, largely unaware of the crucial role the area played, and continues to play, in the religious, recreational, industrial, and environmental history of the city. This was not always the case. An enormous hot springs complex once attracted visitors from all over the state and the nation, and a warm water lake once boasted sprawling resorts, yachting and year-round recreation where refineries and freeway now lie. During the heyday of Highway 89 alive with mom and pop diners and motels. However, it also was, and still is in many respects, a place for outsiders and itinerants. It is a place of rich and diverse history, if you know where to look. Join us for an exploration of hot springs and railyards, Swedetown and Superfund sites, baptism and perhaps a little blood atonement, for good measure. After the tour, attendees are welcome to gather at The Garage on Beck for some comfort food and a frosty beverage or two and talk about the area. This “walk” covers a fair amount of ground, so please bring a bicycle.

The walk will engage children as active members of their community.as they learn and discover through their natural environment. All Children K-12 are welcome to attend. The more “eyes on the street the better!” Parents also will enjoy as they watch their children engage and learn about the built environment and place making. The sidewalk is also a great place to make friendships. Please join us!

We spend more time with screens than people. We will be waking around and enjoy nature in the park. The nature walk from the Urban Ecology Club is about reconnecting with nature and seeing the world from one's own personal lens. Our goal is to have teens and kids connect with their environment through observation. We hope that teens realize that there are many creative forms of observation, and in order to do that we must disconnect with electronic devices. Most peers our age,do not pay attention to nature and can miss out on seeing all the good things that there is in the world. Come join us in Sugar House park, phone-less!

See you there!

Asma, Hibba, and Fatima

Come find out about GreenBike bikeshare in Salt Lake City! We will also ride along the 300 South Bike Lane and try out the new protected bicycle intersection!

This is a great event where we simply walk around the neighborhood and discuss the things we would like to see happen in this part of our neighbrohood. A great way to get out and explore the community with your neighbors.